Emergency care
Emergency care is the treatment of emergent medical conditions. It is generally performed in an emergency room, but can also refer to treatment in an ambulance. In addition to life-threatening conditions, emergency medicine physicians may treat patients with injuries or infections.
Emergency room (ER) in Hopewell, Virginia
In an emergency, you deserve outstanding, rapid healthcare.
TriCities Hospital's ER provides you and your family with 24/7 emergency care. Our specially trained team is equipped to care for both children and adults when you need it most.
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Our emergency care services
To ensure you receive the help you need when you need it, our emergency room provides fast, accurate care for illnesses and injuries.
Features of our ER
To ensure you have the best resources and get treated as efficiently as possible, our ER:
- Has 11,000 square feet of space dedicated to emergencies
- Is a Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Is an Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Offers 11 exam rooms
- Provides complimentary valet parking
- Provides free Wi-Fi
Pediatric emergency care
In addition to caring for adults, our ER has specially-trained nursing staff and unique services to meet the needs of ill or injured children.
We also have a pediatric medication management system that allows us to improve the speed, accuracy and administration of medications for your child. It is our goal to make them — and you — feel comfortable and safe.
FastTrack ER
If you need quick care for illnesses or injuries that are not life-threatening, we offer a FastTrack ER.
Our FastTrack ER is for anyone two years old or older with medical conditions that are not emergencies, but require treatment within 24 hours, including:
- Back pain
- Bites, stings and allergic reactions
- Burning or infrequent urination
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Cough symptoms
- Cuts
- Earaches
- Prescription refills
- Rashes
- Sore throats
- Suture removals
- Wound checks
Use the ER entrance and check in for our FastTrack ER, which is open daily from 9:00am to midnight.
Up-to-date ER wait times
Check the top of our website or text "ER" to 32222 to find out the wait times of the HCA Virginia Health System ER closest to you.
Note: Message and data rates apply. ER wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only.
Do I need the emergency department?
It can be hard to tell when something like chest pain is just passing discomfort or if it's a serious health condition like a heart attack. We offer some guidelines to help.
Symptoms that may require you to go to the ER
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may want to call 911 or visit the ER:
- Chest pain with other heart attack symptoms
- Difficulty breathing that prevents speaking or lying down
- Head injuries resulting in a loss of consciousness
- Pronounced abdominal pain, especially with a fever
- Severe nausea and vomiting from a cold or flu
- Severe pain in your lower right side or back
If your child needs the ER
Watch Hoppy the Frog teach your little ones what they can expect when they come to our emergency room, so that they — and you — can be more at ease.
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The Healthy Living Blog
Read about other families' experiences receiving care from our emergency department.